Dittmar, Kurt, 1891-1959
Kurt Dittmar (b. Jan. 5, 1891-d. April 26, 1959), German general, served in both world wars, most notably as the Official Military Commentator of the German Armed Forces beginning in 1942. Broadcasting communiqués from the front, he became known as the “Voice of the German High Command,” with a following among the Allied monitoring staff. In April 1945, General Dittmar surrendered to troops of the U.S. 30th Infantry Division and then spent three years as a prisoner of war.
From the description of Dittmar, Kurt, 1891-1959 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10596768
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| referencedIn | Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the "Combat Bulletin" Program Series. 1944 - 1951. ACTIVITIES IN EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS (BREMEN), ETC | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Special Film Reports. 1944 - 1945. ACTIVITIES IN EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS (BREMEN) [ETC.] | National Archives at College Park |
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Birth 1891-01-05
Death 1959-04-26
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